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Handrails must be not less than 30 inches and not more than 38 inches high, as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the handrail (see 1910.29(f)(1)(i) and 1910.29, Figure D-12).
Stair rail systems, which provide fall protection, must meet the following height criteria:
Stairs installed after January 17, 2017, should therefore have two railings: A handrail at no more than 38 inches high, and a stair rail at no less than 42 inches high.
For systems installed prior to January 17, 2017, the top rail of a stair rail system may serve as a handrail only when:
NOTE: The revisions that took effect January 17, 2017, caused confusion for many employers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule in May 2021 to address the confusion, but later announced an intent to re-open the rulemaking process.
Other criteria for railing found in 1910.29(f) include:
Handrails must be not less than 30 inches and not more than 38 inches high, as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the handrail (see 1910.29(f)(1)(i) and 1910.29, Figure D-12).
Stair rail systems, which provide fall protection, must meet the following height criteria:
Stairs installed after January 17, 2017, should therefore have two railings: A handrail at no more than 38 inches high, and a stair rail at no less than 42 inches high.
For systems installed prior to January 17, 2017, the top rail of a stair rail system may serve as a handrail only when:
NOTE: The revisions that took effect January 17, 2017, caused confusion for many employers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule in May 2021 to address the confusion, but later announced an intent to re-open the rulemaking process.
Other criteria for railing found in 1910.29(f) include: